London's Great Outdoors: Nunhead, Southwark
Programme: Outer London Fund
Nunhead is set to become an important local town centre, thanks to investment from Round Two of the Mayor’s Outer London Fund and Pocket Park funding. This has been matched by £673,000 from Southwark Council. The local high street is full of independent shops with a particular focus on fresh food. However, this local gem has failed to attract people from surrounding areas or those visiting the famous Nunhead Cemetery.
Nunhead Green is a prominent gateway to the high street. Previously it was underused due to its poor layout and frequent anti-social behaviour. A new design by architects AOC has helped put Nunhead Green back at the heart of the high street. It also celebrates its 200-year history as a traditional village green. The new green has a children’s play area and a village square that can host gatherings and events.
These changes are being supported by better lighting in the surrounding streets and on the railway bridge, including festive lights. Other improvements include road resurfacing, better shop fronts and new signage for pedestrians.
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